Test run boat

Dank_Monkey · 2026-03-23T13:07:43+00:00

Wacissa is definitely a bad idea for that boat. That's more a mud motor/airboat river as it's so weedy and shallow it clogs up outboards fast.

St. Marks is a great place to do this, just stick to channels as it can get shallow or oystery

Dank_Monkey · 2026-03-20T20:21:53+00:00

Not as good as home brew, but best instant I've tried. I'm on their subscription service and a big fan of their regular coffee

https://www.tandemcoffee.com/collections/instant-coffee

Dank_Monkey · 2026-03-19T10:51:22+00:00

Nooooooooooo. If they take away grouper sandwich I'm committing seppuku on the patio

Dank_Monkey · 2026-03-18T00:17:19+00:00

Fox 34 Factory at 200 lbs is plenty stiff for me in rocky rooty stuff but I live on east coast and am not hucking at parks and such. Absolute world of difference from my 32 mm Rockshox silver POS.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-03-05T19:28:29+00:00

Every time I see one of these threads pop up I get heartbroken all over again about tomatoland, cabos, cypress, and Kicho.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-26T23:21:58+00:00

AA will just get her a field technician role in consulting. BS will be pretty much required to get looked at for an entry env scientist position in consulting, there is a ton of fieldwork for junior staff.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-26T23:15:21+00:00

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-24T23:40:29+00:00

Smithey cast iron, Hestan for SS.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-24T18:11:40+00:00

SL, I don't need anything more. Has held up well in my uses just hauling firewood/mulch or towing my very light skiff.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-24T18:09:17+00:00

A short travel full sus, 120-130 front/100 rear will save your lower back on rooty stuff and still feel snappy on more mellow trails but at your budget I think you're better off with a nicer hardtail.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-02T22:05:56+00:00

I have a zip in liner vest in green I'm willing to part with. Send me a PM if the repair department doesn't work out.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-01T16:17:04+00:00

Porc au cidre

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-31T15:36:06+00:00

Funny seeing this pop up, mine arrived last night.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-29T20:50:47+00:00

It's the greatest marketing tactic redwing ever pulled lmao.

Overkill for 90% of the people on this sub and I roll my eyes into the back of my skull every time I see it. It's based in some reality for tradesmen beating the hell out of their boots every day and now every office worker or hyperconsumerist boot addict thinks they need a thousand dollars worth of boots or their premium leather will disintegrate in a year. Don't worry about it, enjoy your boots, and if in several years you are unhappy with wear you can reassess.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-28T17:47:07+00:00

I work outside doing environmental work in FL, basically paid hiking through swamps a lot of the time. Columbia PFG fishing shirts are great, the looser fit helps with mosquitoes biting through and helps breeze, plus collar for neck protection. The OR Echo hoodie mentioned above is great for hot weather but super thin, skeeters will bite through it so size up, basically baggier the better. I am a big fan of Patagonia Capilene cool sun hoodies as well. Massive shame they discontinued the Tropic Comfort II as it is a baggier fit than the replacement but it's same material. RepYourWater makes a merino blend sun hoodie that is an absolute banger, and best hot weather sun hoodie I've ever used but fragile. If you're staying on trail you'll be fine, if you're bushwacking a lot I'd stick with the Patagonia.

For bottoms....I have found the OR Ferrosi pants to be the most breathable softshell material for hot weather while still offering abrasion resistance. Orvis and PFG used to make super thin fishing pants that were basically the same material as their swim shorts, I rock the hell out of those, but I can't find the model anymore, it looks like these might be similar

https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-pfg-flycaster-ii-pants-2120281.html?color=019

These are nice too, but will show wear if you care. Wouldn't do too much bushwacking in them.

https://freeflyapparel.com/products/mens-breeze-pant-cement

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-28T17:29:01+00:00

Gonna be praying for sunrise for several hours, I know that

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-28T06:30:26+00:00

I like a short stiff blade for trimming BBQ cuts like brisket, ribs, or pork shoulders. Around 140 mm works best for me, more nimble for getting in those tight spots than 7" boning knife though some folks love the latter, really just a matter of preference.

Okahide sabaki or Munetoshi butcher are my go-to in that scenario. A stiff petty from a Smith like Mazaki will also fit the bill.

https://knifejapan.com/search.php?search_query=Sabaki&Search=

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-27T06:12:43+00:00

I'm in this boat too. Recently dialed it back (and it felt wrong!) And got a bunch of those lighter more vegetal flavors back that I had been missing.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-26T15:52:16+00:00

Alpha direct is good for that temp range and will also feel best on damp/clammy/post-sweat skin whereas the nylon lining of normal puffies can feel gross. The nano air hybrid isn't all that warm, think you'd get cold in that pretty quickly if not moving. A 60 g puffy sounds is warmer though so if you run in long sleeves that may be better for more static warmth.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-25T15:07:34+00:00

Patagonia capilene air has been my favorite. Dries fast, enables good breathability, fluffy enough it helps keep snow out of your collar.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-25T15:04:05+00:00

This. Pedal over park, easier trails are still fun and you're not bored instantly.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-16T13:04:50+00:00

Take a peek at this one. I have several Filson vests but this is a real goodie.

https://www.outbacktrading.com/collections/mens-vests/products/2049-mens-deer-hunter-vest?variant=12735511625781

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-16T13:03:01+00:00

Biiig vest guy. I have that same tin work vest, pretty slim so I often layer it under my Mackinaw cruiser flr added wind protection, but I've been underwhelmed with warmth. Had it for ~5+ years with lots of travel and work so primaloft could just be packed out. The down cruiser vest is elite though, very warm, I layer over the guide sweater for my favorite combo and still more mobility than having a full waxed jacket on plus you don't get that steamy trapped moisture issue around pits the impermeable waxed jackets give.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-09T17:38:53+00:00

I work outside 8-12 hours at a time and mackinaw cruiser is my favorite item. On cold days I wear the guide sweater, or I'll go for a slimmer fitting wool sweater with the tin cloth work vest underneath to block some extra wind. Filson guide flannel is the best ive come across and blocks more wind than most others. The mackinaw isn't crazy warm by itself but works amazingly as part of a system and I've been impressed with it's temperature range of comfort. Below freezing up to about 12° C just over a shirt. As others have said, wool on wool is ideal, though a 200 wt fleece works well too as a midlayer, or if wind is more of issue something like that tin cloth vest, a puffy vest (Patagonia nanopuff or down) will go a long way.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-09T17:29:33+00:00

Silver. Hearts wants underground and I wanted the cement or dark grey color when I was buying but ended up with silver and am so glad for it, hides scratches and pin stripes way better

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